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Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Cognitive Sciences (2026-27 Pool Ad) University of California, Irvine in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Positions are dependent on available funding from faculty members in Cognitive Sciences. Salary range is $69,073 - $82,836, dependent on prior experience level.
Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of California, Irvine
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About this position
The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting for postdoctoral scholar positions that may become available throughout the year as part of an ongoing pool advertisement. These appointments are tied to faculty funding in the department and may span the breadth of research areas represented in Cognitive Sciences.
The postdoctoral researchers will join a department-based research environment in the School of Social Sciences at UC Irvine. The advert directs applicants to the department’s faculty listing for current research interests, indicating that the specific project and mentor may vary depending on available funding and the faculty member involved. The role is designed for scholars who want to contribute to research across the department’s disciplines and develop their publication record in a university setting.
This opening is not for a single fixed project; rather, it is a continuing recruitment for multiple postdoctoral opportunities as they arise. The position emphasizes research training, scholarly output, and alignment with faculty research programs in Cognitive Sciences at UC Irvine.
Funding details
Positions are dependent on available funding from faculty members in Cognitive Sciences. Salary range is $69,073 - $82,836, dependent on prior experience level.
What's required
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by the date of employment and have training in one or more of the department’s disciplines. Prior publication history is desirable. Applicants must provide a cover letter specifying the faculty member(s) they wish to work with, a current CV, and a statement of research interests with links to relevant publications if available. At least 3 references are required by contact information only, with referee letters requested later if considered.
How to apply
Submit the application through the UC Irvine recruitment portal at the provided application link. Upload a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests, and include contact information for at least three references. Specify the faculty member(s) you would like to work with in your cover letter.
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